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French bishops warn proposed bill threatens seal of confession

A bill introduced into France's national legislature specifically targets the seal of confession and would expand government control over state-subsidized private schools.

Parishes in Buffalo Diocese will undergo ‘rapid’ bankruptcy as part of Chapter 11 process

In an effort to bring its bankruptcy proceedings to a successful conclusion, the Diocese of Buffalo announced all its parishes will file "rapid prepackaged bankruptcy" cases.

Magnifica Humanitas seen deepening Church-tech ties, former Silicon Valley exec says

Relationships between tech companies and the Church will prompt “real dialogue as to how AI is going to affect humanity,” Father Brendan McGuire said.

Franciscan Jubilee Year invites pilgrims to walk in St. Francis of Assisi’s footsteps

Pilgrims flock to Italy as the Catholic Church marks 800 years since the death of St. Francis.

Pope Leo XIV congratulates Neocatechumenal Way on 60th anniversary

The Neocatechumenal Way is present in 138 countries, has more than 115 seminaries, and comprises some 25,000 communities, totaling over 1 million members.

Record number of priests ordained in Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina

“We stand in awe of God’s work in our midst,” Bishop Michael Martin said.

U.S. bishops unveil prayer service for America’s 250th anniversary centered on migrants

The prayer service invites Catholics to reflect on the nation’s history through the lens of migration, displacement, slavery, and faith while encouraging advocacy for vulnerable migrant populations.

Catholic scientists to gather near Chicago to discuss human sexuality, future of the universe

The 2026 Conference of the Society of Catholic Scientists will take place June 5–7 at Mundelein Seminary near Chicago.

Vatican cardinal returns to native city for beatification of priests killed by communists

Cardinal Michael Czerny, whose family fled communism, will preside as two executed priests become the first martyrs of communism beatified in the Czech Republic.

Trump suggests pope unaware of Iran nuclear stance despite Leo’s repeated calls for disarmament

The president has claimed, without evidence, that Pope Leo XIV wants the Middle Eastern country to develop nuclear armaments.